Effectiveness of motor activities with and without music on manual dexterity in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Ph.D student of Motor Behavior and Motor Development, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor at Sport Sciences Research Institute, Department of Motor Learning and Control, Sport Sciences Research Institute, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor at Shahid Bahonar University, Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kerman, Iran

4 Associate Professor at Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University, Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Humanities, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of motor activities with and without music on manual dexterity in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS). The present study was Quasi-experimental with pre test, post test and control group design. The statistical population of this study included all of the high-functioning children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Kerman, from among whom 22 children (17 boys and 5 girls) in the range of 7-10 years old were selected from Autism Center and then randomly assigned to research groups. The research tool included Movement Assessment Batteryfor Children--Second Edition (MABC-2). The considered motor interventions were performed for 12 weeks, three sessions per week and 45 to 60 minutes for each session and also the Orff music was used during the sessions. Data were analyzed using multivariate and univariate covariance and SPSS20 software. The results showed, the intervention group with music had a greater effect on improving children's manual dexterity items. Also, the intervention group without music was improved in these items, but this effect was not as effective as the intervention group with music (P<0.001). According to the findings, that musical - motor activities can be recomended as a motor therapy intervention to improve manual dexterity for these children.

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Empowering Exceptional Children
Volume 11, Issue 1
June 2020
Pages 61-53

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  • Receive Date: 23 February 2020
  • Revise Date: 01 June 2020
  • Accept Date: 17 June 2020

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